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File #: 24-1469    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 3/13/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 3/26/2024 Final action: 3/26/2024
Title: Request for approval of orders authorizing acceptance of payments in connection with settlement of damages to county equipment and property in the total amount of $316,965 and five workers' compensation recoveries in the total amount of $17,666; tort claim and other settlement recommendations in the amount of $97,343; denial of 153 claims; claims for damages received; and that the County Judge execute nine releases in exchange for payment to the county in the amount of $24,801 in connection with property damage claims.
Department: Human Resources and Risk Management
Department Head/Elected Official: Shain Carrizal

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of orders authorizing acceptance of payments in connection with settlement of damages to county equipment and property in the total amount of $316,965 and five workers' compensation recoveries in the total amount of $17,666; tort claim and other settlement recommendations in the amount of $97,343; denial of 153 claims; claims for damages received; and that the County Judge execute nine releases in exchange for payment to the county in the amount of $24,801 in connection with property damage claims.
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Background and Discussion:
This routine item includes payments recovered for damages to county property or injury to personnel as well as payments made to third parties for damages to property or bodily injury. A list of claims for damages and denial of claims has been included.

Expected Impact:
Recoveries from third party property damages and bodily injury exceed the overall funds that will be paid during this reporting period.

Alternative Options: N/A

Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken




Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide

Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
Claims and Recoveries


Current Fiscal Year Cost
Annual Fiscal Cost

Labor
Non-Labor
Total
Recurring Expenses
Funding Sources

Existing Budget




1000 - General Fund
$
$97,343
$...

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